Arrive Magazine - May/June, 2010

SPECIAL HOTEL SPOTLIGHT

LUXURY STAYS
Taking Luxury to a New Level

styles ranging from Eero Saarinen-style tables and recessed lighting and a large balcony that displays the sparkle of the Washington, D.C., skyline from Georgetown to the National Cathedral.

There’s more to Level Nine; much more, in fact,
from a private elevator to oversized guest rooms,
but the fact is that every experience at the Dupont
Hotel is unique and grand in its own right. From the
polished slate and mahogany wood of the lobby to
the impeccable refreshment of Café Dupont and
Bar Dupont, the 9,000-square-foot special event
rooms put the emphasis on comfort and elegance,
which is underscored in every detail. It’s also in the
327 guest rooms, which feature amenities ranging
from vista views to flat-screen TVs to apartment
design. It’s all part of the goal of the Dupont and its
parent company, The Doyle Collection, to bring the
finest in luxury hotel experience
to every guest.

here are many amenities available to visitors
at Washington, D.C.’s Dupont Hotel after its
recent $52 million renovation, but none quite as
grand as its entirely new 9th floor, better known
as Level Nine. Spacious, luxurious, private and
secure, Level Nine o;ers a truly unique leisure
experience, complete with complimentary food
presentations, minimalist design and the latest
in modern technology. Three tiers of suites—Studio,
Luxury and Presidential—deliver dramatic city views
through 10-foot floor-to-ceiling windows, ergonomic
work areas, heated bathroom tiles, flat-screen plasma
TVs and crisp 300-count bedding. Should you feel
the need to leave your room,
the 900-square-foot Level Nine
living room serves three meal
presentations a day by a warm
fireplace, as well as the view
from a glass balcony overlooking
Dupont Circle that complements
the cuisine. Meanwhile, the
Level Nine event space’s eclectic
furniture welcomes guests, with